» undetriginta [voice post; encrypted to Alfred and open to known DC heroes]

[unkindnessof]

[static and then Raven's voice comes on, tight and far too neutral; it's clear that she's wrapped herself with all the wards and mental barriers she can, though in this case, not to keep anyone out but to keep something in.]

Sorry to trouble you, Alfred, but if there's an antidote for Scarecrow's gas available, I may need some about now. The

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[is_fear_itself]

So I did leave a mark on you.

[Audio]

[unkindnessof]

[tense silence reigns until she's sure she can talk without those weird nuances in her voice.]

Don't try it again.

[Audio]

[is_fear_itself]

Oh, I assure you... you've given me very good incentive.

It's an antidote you want, then, hm? Some solace for your suffering?

[Audio]

[unkindnessof]

Here's a question for you: do you have any survival instincts whatsoever?

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[badassbutler]

Blast. Did you happen to see what color it was? He has several batches...

I'll take all of them.

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[unkindnessof]

Green, I think. Thank you, Alfred.

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[badassbutler]

Here we go. Where are you?

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[unkindnessof]

In the apartment. I lost control back there. I almost --

[cuts herself off and there is a quiet breath in the silence]

It's a ... fear gas?

Uh... hacked? <3;

[conundrumking]

So... you're one of the heroes here? Do you usually beat defenseless villains citizens to a pulp?

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[unkindnessof]

No.

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[conundrumking]

Was this a special occasion, or didn't you notice that the Scarecrow can't throw a punch to save himself?

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[unkindnessof]

I was busy not noticing him at all, really. He has a special way of picking fights.

[indigo_justice]

...Shit.

Raven, you ok?
Where did he get you? We've got an antidote. Stay where you are.

Dammit, Jon, I WARNED YOU...

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[unkindnessof]

I'm ... fine now. Can't really say the same for him.

Alfred's already here.

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[indigo_justice]

You're all right now, good.

What happened?

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[unkindnessof]

I ran into him last night and was careless enough to let him get close enough to gas me.

THIS COMMENT IS JUST A PSYCHIC LITTLE WHISPER.

[glacialis]

[ He's a hacker through his own data-diving methods, but he figures it's not something he should intrude in, as worried as this makes him. However, he does send a little bit of a psychic wave, soothing and familiar, so she knows that he's here.

He hopes she'll get it and know it. ]

( Raven... )

And this might be a empathic clinging ;_;

[unkindnessof]

[Her head whips up when she hears the name with the familiar aura and energy behind it. Raven can hardly believe it for a minute, pausing, before she lets down a good portion of the shields for him.]

Keith...?

Success! Return hug is go!

[glacialis]

[ Surprised when he gets a response, but not displeased, he lets down his own shields, letting her feel his relief and concern ]

( I'm back. I'm sorry I left without a word...

I'm so glad you're still here. )

[ And as best as he can, he attempts to send her an embrace through his words, as though trying to soothe her in whatever way possible. ]

SHE MISSED YOU

[unkindnessof]

[There is still some residual fear and panic, but she calms significantly at his presence, something loosening inside that she didn't know was coiled like a noose until now.]

You're back. [it's a wondrous echo of his announcement and the smile starts to form, if slowly.]

Welcome back. [and there's a return of the mental hug along with a soft apology that the first thing he has to do is comfort her on arrival.]